February 26, 2025.

Wednesday of the seventh week in ordinary time.

A reading from the book of Syrac.

Wisdom breathes life into her children and admonishes those who seek her.

He who loves her loves life.

Those who seek her will be embraced by the Lord. He who holds her fast

inherits glory. Wherever he dwells, the Lord bestows blessings. Those who serve her, serve the

Holy One. Those who love her, the Lord loves. He who obeys her judges nations. He who

hearkens to her, dwells in her inmost chambers. If one trusts her, he will possess her. His descendants

too will inherit her. She walks with him as a stranger, and at first

she puts him to the test. Fear and dread she brings upon him and tries him with her discipline

until she try him by her laws and trust his soul.

Then she comes back to bring him happiness and reveal her secrets to them.

And she will heap upon him

treasures of knowledge and an understanding of justice.

But if he fails her,

she will abandon him and deliver him into the hands of despoilers.

The Word of the Lord

The Responsorial Psalm.

The response is, O Lord, great peace have they who love your law.

Those who love your law have great peace,

and for them there is no stumbling block.

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